At Dalcour Maclaren, we're key players in the Utilities and Infrastructure industry, bringing the UK and Ireland closer to Net Zero every day. Our land, environmental and geospatial experts work together to unlock the consents needed by our clients to deliver key projects. Our services include land access and assembly, agricultural liaison, planning, environmental impact assessments and geospatial mapping. Join us, and play your part in helping us to achieve our vision; to be the professional services team of choice, leading the Utilities and Infrastructure industry to a sustainable future.
We are seeking an enthusiastic and driven Lead Topographic Surveyor to join our growing Geomatics team and support our innovative approach to delivering excellence to our clients. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled surveyor who enjoys technical problem‑solving, working across varied project environments, and supporting others in their professional development.
Location: This role can be based from Bicester, Nailsworth, Derby or Crewe.
As Lead Topographic Surveyor, you will:
Manage a wide range of Land Surveying projects, taking responsibility for delivery standards, client communication, and technical quality.
Travel to sites nationwide to undertake Land Surveying services, to capture geospatial data utilising GNSS Receivers, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners, Drone/UAVs, Electromagnetic Location and/or Ground Penetrating Radar equipment.
Produce accurate geospatial deliverables to support fast‑paced projects across multiple sectors, on time and within budget to maintain company standards.
Work collaboratively with the Land Surveying and Geomatics team to gather, analyse, and interpret data from sources such as the Land Registry, Ordnance Survey, Environment Agency, local authorities and utility providers.
Provide informed time and cost estimates for survey tasks and advise clients and colleagues accordingly.
Oversee Land Surveying equipment maintenance, calibration, and compliance with relevant policies and procedures.
Support and mentor junior staff, contributing to their development and performance reviews.
Play an active role in team development, suggesting improvements and supporting new ways of working.
Be commercially aware, maintain accurate project records to provide regular client updates, promote commercial awareness, and support timely and precise billing.
Key Skills and experience:
Strong technical experience with Land Surveying equipment and workflows, e.g. GNSS Receivers, Robotic Total Stations, Laser Scanners, Drone/UAVs, Electromagnetic Location and/or Ground Penetrating Radar equipment.
Confident communicator, comfortable engaging with clients and stakeholders at all levels.
Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage, interpret and work with large volumes of qualitative and quantitative data.
Competent user of Microsoft Office.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to sites across the country.
Desirable:
Professional qualification (RICS, CICES or TSA) or working towards accreditation.
Experience mentoring or supervising junior colleagues.
Strong commercial awareness and experience contributing to tenders or fee proposals.
Benefits:
Annual bonus scheme
25 days annual leave plus 1 day to celebrate your birthday
Vitality Health Membership (including Private healthcare, subsidised gym membership and other discounts)
Flexible working through our ‘Flexible Advantage’ supporting working families & your work/life balance
Pension Scheme via The Peoples Pension
Life insurance (4x Base Salary)
Free on-site parking in non-city centre offices
Cycle to work scheme
26 Weeks paid Maternity Leave
4 Weeks paid Paternity Leave
BHN Extras – provides discounted gift cards for hundreds of popular retailers
Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme (provided by Octopus Electric Vehicles) effective at 1 years’ service
Sabbatical Policy effective at 3 years’ service
Professional development – paid study leave
Military service paid leave (7.5 days per year)
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) plus wider Mental Health & Wellbeing support
2 x Company-wide events every year, in addition to multiple office socials throughout the year
Dalcour Maclaren is an equal opportunities employer.
